Here is Standard II-D-3 from the New Educator Evaluation System which directly addresses adapting instruction, materials, and assessments for all students including ELLs.
Modified Guided Reading for ELLs This is an excellent article on a research based method of modifying guided reading for ELLs Modified Guided Reading for ELLs
Student Descriptors for Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing These descriptors will help you understand the levels of proficiency. They are taken from Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for ELLs (Fairbairn and Jones-Vo)
Academic Language Functions This chart breaks down the academic language functions associated with Thinking Maps. It also includes vocabulary, tasks, and questions commonly asked when using the TM! Very awesome for lesson planning!
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Modified Guided Reading for ELLs
This is an excellent article on a research based method of modifying guided reading for ELLs
Modified Guided Reading for ELLs
Recommended Books
WIDA Reviewed Curriculum Materials
WIDA Reviewed Materials Link
Student Descriptors for Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing
These descriptors will help you understand the levels of proficiency. They are taken from Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for ELLs (Fairbairn and Jones-Vo)
Support Examples Across Levels
Differentiation Examples Grades 1-5
Academic Language Functions
This chart breaks down the academic language functions associated with Thinking Maps. It also includes vocabulary, tasks, and questions commonly asked when using the TM! Very awesome for lesson planning!
Creating Effective Language Objectives
Language Objectives: The Key to Effective Content Area Teaching